The Drakensberg Crag Lizard is one of the many fascinating creatures that inhabit the reserve, writes Steve Vincent. These small lizards—their scientific name is Pseudocordylus melanotus subsp. Transvaalensis—are well adapted to the rugged environment and harsh climate of Verloren Valei … Read More
Jacquie van der Westhuizen, Field Officer , African Crane Conservation Proramme – Drakensberg describes how a young chick coped with the devastating destruction of its wetland habitat. The Crane family just after the chick had flown across the wetland, all big … Read More
A fascinating and in-depth report by Ground Up looks at the factors influencing the long-term viability of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project reveals that vigorous conservation of wetlands is vital. Katse Dam (Photograph: Wikipedia) As everybody knows, the Witwatersrand is … Read More
Dr. Lara Fuller, Drakensberg Project Coordinator, South Africa for the African Crane Conservation Programme writes about a new initiative to understand the movement of these vulnerable birds more closely – a subject close to Verloren Valei’s collective heart. Reprinted with … Read More
Lourens Leeuwner, Senior Conservation Manager: Business and Wildlife writes about the growing threat from the bushmeat trade – a problem that Verloren Valei also faces. Reprinted by permission from Conservation Conversations, the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s magazine. Read the original article. … Read More
ICF/EWT Partnership Shines at IUCN’s first Africa Conservation Forum From left to right: Dr Harriet Davies-Mostert, Dr Mwangi Joseph, Ms Kerryn Morrison and Dr Ian Little In June 2024, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) convened the Africa … Read More
Christie Craig, Endangered Wildlife Trust/International Crane Foundation, Fitzpatrick Institute of African Ornithology reports back on recent research. Blue crane (Photograph: Endangered Wildlife Trust) In an ever-changing world, conservation scientists face the daunting task of keeping pace with the shifting dynamics … Read More
Jacqueline L Raw, Nelson Mandela University In the past, wetlands were often seen as undesirable landscapes – waterlogged areas that were difficult to navigate, impossible to build on or farm, and a source of pests such as mosquitoes. But the … Read More
A tractor is the most suitable vehicle for transporting equipment, water tanks and people over this kind of terrain The Friends of Verloren Valei executive committee is committed to raising the necessary funds to purchase a second-hand tractor, desperately needed … Read More
De Berg’s spectacular landscapes (Photograph: Hannes Marais) The big news is that De Berg Nature Reserve was designated a Ramsar site on 2 February 2024—World Wetlands Day. Northam Platinum created the reserve in fulfilment of some of the conditions of … Read More
